3-Länder Enduro Race

Pure enduro across three nations

The 3-Länder Enduro Race is one of the most spectacular enduro mountain bike competitions in the Alps. It takes place in the border triangle where Italy, Austria, and Switzerland converge, surrounding the iconic Lake Resia (Reschensee). The event's headquarters are in Curon Venosta — known in German as Graun im Vinschgau —, a municipality in the Upper Venosta Valley in the province of Bolzano, within the Trentino-Alto Adige region. The race course spans the Italian slopes of Resia/Reschen, the Austrian side of Nauders, and the Swiss Lower Engadine.

A course spanning three countries

The race utilizes the 3-Länder Enduro Trails network, a region featuring over 30 single trails covering approximately 60 km of paths and 2,500 meters of elevation gain, all serviced by the Resia and Nauders ski lifts. The terrain ranges from smooth flow trails to technical sections filled with roots and rocks, as well as bike park lines—a diverse and complete environment designed to challenge both professionals and amateurs alike. The landscape is unique, offering views of the artificial lake and the sunken bell tower of Curon, the area's absolute landmark.

How the race works

The format follows the classic enduro style: you climb using the lifts or by pedaling, and only the descents (stages) are timed. The prologue, held on Friday afternoon, is used solely to determine the starting order, allowing those who arrive on Saturday morning to still participate. Over the weekend, riders tackle numerous special stages, with categories for Pro, Open, Master, Junior, Kids, E-MTB, and Duo. Pro riders face additional, more demanding stages.

A Chili Enduro Series event

Organized by Chili Motion, the race is a stage of the Specialized Chili Enduro Series and attracts hundreds of participants from across the Alpine region every year. Beyond the timed runs, the event features the Chili Village as a social hub, complete with a Saturday night dinner, award ceremonies, an expo, and a festive atmosphere that defines the three-day event. It is a celebration that unites sport, the biking community, and tourism promotion in a fascinating corner of Trentino-Alto Adige, bridging the Italian and German-speaking cultures of Alto Adige/Südtirol.